TapHome Next Smart Home vs STAGEV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TapHome Next Smart Home
This smart home system allows users to customize and integrate all their home devices. Create custom automation rules for thermostats, blinds, lights, and more, with options for manual control and scheduling.
- Customizable smart home system
- Integrates all home devices
- Create custom automation rules
- Control thermostats, blinds, and lights
- Manual device control options
- Scheduling and timer functions
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- TapHome is the only smart home system in which you can do adjustments on your own. - TapHome is open - it integrates all devices in your home. We did integration so that you donβt have to. - TapHome fits into your standard budget for thermostats or for blinds control. Building your house using smart home technology makes it future proof. It is a must for a modern home and it gives you limitless options for control. Smart Rules are automation actions or scenarios. You can easily adjust them. No need for you to call a service person who would change system scripts. Welcome to freedom! Featured Smart Rules: - Countdown timer with delays - Protect blinds from strong wind - Blinds go down when sun intensity exceeds specified level - Alarm with PIN codes and phases - Presence simulation with lights and blinds - Light scene and light scene sequencer - Perform actions when button is pushed, switch changes its state - Weekly schedules for thermostats, blinds, switches, actions - Turn on the light on motion, if brightness is less than a defined value - Sunset / sunrise events - Actions to be performed when result of a formula is true A device can be managed manually by the user, automatically via Smart Rules, or in combination. When manual change is made on a device with active Smart Rules, there are following options: - Keep manual mode for a limited time (1m - 12h) - Keep manual mode until next automatic change - Keep manual mode until user changes it back to automatic - Do not allow manual mode Enjoy! TapHome Team
STAGEV
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Our mobile app gives you full control over your STAGEV charger. Monitor energy consumption, schedule charging sessions, manage multiple devices and receive real-time notifications. Intuitive operation and support for individual users, fleets and installers β all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TapHome Next Smart Home at every 3 weeks against STAGEV's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TapHome Next Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, STAGEV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapHome Next Smart Home | STAGEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapHome | AC STAG |
In-app purchases
TapHome Next Smart Home
No in-app purchases
STAGEV
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do TapHome Next Smart Home or STAGEV have ads?
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